Woodkid ‘Iron’

June 13, 2011 by Lachy 0 Comments

Woodkid is Yoann Lemoine, a French music video artist and film director. He has worked with artists such as Katy Perry and Taylor Swift, and has recently branched out into creating his own music under the stage name Woodkid. His own music is about as far removed from the artists he has worked with as possible however: this is dark, brooding, atmospheric songwriting that hides a constant sense of malice of foreboding underneath the pulsing drumbeat and exotic vocals.

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I’lls’ ‘Thrice’

June 9, 2011 by Lachy 0 Comments

I’lls’ is Dan Rutman, Hamish Mitchell, and Simon Lam (also of the excellent Kins), a brand new Melbourne band who have recently released their first demo, ‘Thrice’.

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Foster The People Interview

June 9, 2011 by Lachy 2 Comments

Apart from a certain rapper, LA band Foster The People are the most hyped act of 2011. It’s impossible to read anything music-related online without catching mention of their breakout hit Pumped Up Kicks or debut LP ‘Torches’. It’s for a very good reason though- these guys make refreshing and supremely cool music that has already seen them play sold out tours across the States and indeed in Australia. Foster The People are returning here for the second time this year to play Splendour In The Grass as well as a few sideshows, and I caught up with lead singer/songwriter Mark Foster to talk Coachella, Torches, Pumped Up Kicks, and FIFA.

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Beirut Album Details

June 8, 2011 by Lachy 0 Comments

‘Strongly rumoured’ no more, Beirut have announced that their new album, ‘The Rip Tide’, will be released on the 30th of August via Pompeii Records.

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Beirut ‘Goshen’

June 7, 2011 by Lachy 0 Comments

We’ve already heard Beirut’s new single ‘East Harlem’, and now we can have a listen to its B-side, the absolutely stunning ‘Goshen’.

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Grouplove Interview

June 7, 2011 by Lachy 1 Comment

LA outfit Grouplove are one of the hottest new bands going around right now, and have already garnered a huge following in Australia despite having released just the one EP, thanks in no small part to the insanely catchy and likeable single Colours. I had a chat with Hannah Hooper from the band ahead of their appearance at Splendour In The Grass and accompanying first ever Australian tour.

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